How to double the application on the Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often face the need to use two accounts in the same application - be it messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram), social networks (Instagram, TikTok) or even banking services. MIUI This is done without having to buy a second phone or log out of your account.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the current ways to split applications on Xiaomi in 2026, from built-in Dual Apps to third-party launchers and manual methods through ADB. You’ll learn which models support out-of-the-box cloning, how to circumvent restrictions on some applications, and what to do if the Suddenly feature disappeared after the MIUI 14/15 update.

Importantly, not all methods are equally secure, for example, using third-party launchers can lead to a block of an account in banking applications due to a change in the digital fingerprint of the device, and we will detail the risks of each method and give recommendations for minimizing them.

1. Built-in Dual Apps: How to Enable and Configure

The easiest and most official way to fork out an app on Xiaomi is to use the built-in Dual Apps feature (also known as "Dual Apps").It's available on most devices with MIUI 8 and up, including the latest versions of MIUI 14/15.

To activate cloning:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. In the list, find the desired app (such as WhatsApp) and switch the slider to the right.
3. Confirm the creation of a clone - a second icon with a double arrow icon will appear on the desktop.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔴 Not all applications are supported (e.g. some banking services block cloning).
• 🔴 The clone takes up extra memory space (about the same as the original app).
• 🔴 Notifications from the clone may be delayed or duplicated.

If the application is not listed in Dual Apps, try updating MIUI to the latest version or using alternative methods described below.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with a MIUI 13) Dual Apps may disappear after the update, in which case it will help to reset or switch to global firmware.

2 Parallel Space and analogues: third-party launchers for cloning

If the built-in Dual Apps feature doesn’t work or support the right application, you can use third-party launchers, such as:

• 📱 Parallel Space (most popular, but with advertising).
• 📱 2Accounts (Lighter, but limited to 2 clones in the free version).
• 📱 Island (for advanced users, requires root rights).

How to set up Parallel Space:

1. Download the app from Google Play or APKMirror (if it is blocked in your area).
2. Add the desired application to the "space" through the main menu of the launcher.
3. Launch a clone and log in to the second account.

Advantages of third-party launchers:

• ✅ Supports almost any application (including those that block Dual Apps).
• ✅ The ability to create multiple clones of one app (e.g., 3 Telegram accounts).
• ✅ Additional functions: blocking notifications, changing the topic, password protection.

⚠️ Note: Banking applications (e.g., SberBank Online or Tinkoff) may block access when running through Parallel Space due to a change in the device's digital fingerprint.

3. Manual cloning via ADB: for advanced users

If neither Dual Apps nor third-party launchers fit, you can fork the application manually through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that works on any Xiaomi device but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Activate Debugging by USB in the Developer Menu.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm install --user 0 -i "com.android.vending" -r "path_apk_file" (replace path k_apk_file on the real path to APK applications).
4. To create a clone, use the command: adb shell pm install --user 0 --clone "com.example.app" (where com.example.app is the batch name of the application).

List of packet names of popular applications:

• 💬 WhatsApp: com.whatsapp
• 📷 Instagram: com.instagram.android
• 📱 Telegram: org.telegram.messenger

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Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works on all versions. MIUI Android.
• ✅ Doesn't require root rights.
• ✅ System applications can be cloned.

⚠️ Attention: When used incorrectly ADB You can damage system files. Don't execute commands unless you're sure they're there. --user 0 com.example.app will remove the application without the possibility of recovery without resetting settings.

4. Problems and errors in bifurcation of applications

Even if the instructions are followed correctly, Xiaomi users may encounter errors.

If the application does not start after cloning or if it gives an authorization error, check:

• 🔹 Date and time settings (must be automatic).
• 🔹 Permissions for clone (access to contacts, storage, camera).
• 🔹 Application updates (sometimes the clone only works on the old version).

5.Security: Risks of App Cloning

Bifurcation is convenient, but not always safe.

• 🔐 Account Blocking: Some Services (e.g, VK Banking apps recognize clones as suspicious activity and can block an account.
• 🔐 Data Leakage: Third-party launchers (such as Parallel Space) may collect information about your applications.
• 🔐 Notification conflicts: The clone and the original can send notifications simultaneously, resulting in duplication of notifications.

How to minimize the risks:

• 🛡️ Use Dual Apps for Banking and Critical Apps.
• 🛡️ Set up separate passwords for clones in Parallel Space.
• 🛡️ Regularly update clones (outdated versions are vulnerable to attacks).

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If you use a clone to work with banking applications, disable access to SMS and contacts in it, which will reduce the risk of data leakage if the launcher is compromised.

6. Alternative methods: second phone and cloud services

If cloning is not suitable, consider alternatives:

• 📱 Second phone: The most reliable but expensive way. Old Redmi or Poco is fine.
• ☁️ Cloud services: Some apps (e.g. Telegram) support multi-accounts without cloning.
• 🖥️ Android emulators: BlueStacks or Genymotion let you run second accounts on your PC.

Comparison of methods:

Dual Apps or Parallel Space are enough for most tasks. The second phone is only justified if you need complete isolation of accounts (for example, to work with cryptocurrency wallets).

7. Frequent Questions About Former App Splitting on Xiaomi

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For most Xiaomi users, the best solution is the built-in Dual Apps feature, which is free, reliable and does not require additional programs. Third-party launchers should only be used if the desired application is not supported by the official method.